Ornaments
A Lepcha male wears Thakro, a colourful sheet, Yenthatse (shirt)
and a Shambo (cap). The Lepcha female dress comprises of Dumbun (a kind of sheet
worn sari style), Tago (loose blouse) , Nyamrek (belt) and Taro (cap). The
beautiful ornaments used by the Lepcha women are: Namchok (ear-ring), Lyak
(necklace), Gyar (bracelet), etc.
The attire of a Bhutia male consists of Kho (Bakhu), Jya Jya (waist coat), Yenthatse
(shirt), Kera (cloth belt) and Shambo (cap). The Bhutia female dresses are: Kho
(Bakhu), Hanju (loose blouse), Kushen (jacket), Shambo (cap different in design
than used by men), and Shabcha (shoe). Pangden, the striped apron is a symbol of
married Bhutia women.
The jewellery items used by the Bhutia women are known as Yencho (earring), Khao
(necklace), Phiru (pearl ornament), Diu (gold bangle) , and Joko (ring). On the
other hand, common Nepalese men wear a shirt known as Daura, while their Churidar
Pajama is known as Shurval, the waist coat is known as
Aaaskot and their belt is known as Patuki. The colourful sari worn by a Nepali
woman is known as Pharia, their long loose blouse tied from four sides is known
as Chaubandi Cholo, while another type of popular blouse is known as Tharo
Cholo. A piece of printed cloth covering the upper portion of the body is known
as Hembari, whereas a colourful piece hanging from the head to waist during a
dance performance is known as Pachauri.
The ornaments used by the Nepalese women are Sir-bandi (tiara), Kantha
(necklace), Naugeri (necklace of pearl), Charanihari (another type of necklace),
Tilhari (green bead with a long gold pendant worn normally by married women),
Bulaki (nose-ring), Dungri (nose-pin), Tik-mala, Chandrahar, Chepti son
(ear-ring), Gadwari (ear-ring), Chura of Silver (bracelet) and Kalli, thick
heavy payal made of silver.
Cultures of Sikkim
Folk Dances | Costumes And Ornaments